The tuition fee for the 2005/06 academic year is tentatively set as follows:

* Non-local students are expected to pay a higher fee to be announced upon admission.

All students are required to pay HK$350 as caution money at first registration. If there are no claims against the caution money, it will be converted to the Graduation Fee upon completion of the programme. The caution money is refundable on withdrawal from the Institute if no claims are outstanding.

Needy students of the full-time programmes may apply for government grant and/or loan under the Local Student Finance Scheme administered by the Student Financial Assistance Agency. This is a means-tested scheme. The grant is to cover tuition fees, academic expenses and mandatory Student Union dues, while the loan is for living expenses. Students may also apply for a Non-means-tested Loan Scheme which is solely used to settle tuition fees. Bursaries, interest-free loan and emergency funds are also available for students who face financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances or contingencies.

Scholarships and awards are established as an encouragement to the pursuit of academic excellence and in recognition of academic achievement. Donated by organizations, professional bodies and civic-minded individuals, these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merits, personal qualities, commitment to teaching and service to the community, among other things.

For further information about financial assistance, scholarships, awards and other student services, please contact the Student Affairs Office of the Institute.